SOUTH AMERICAN PICTURES ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY
Olmec

File number:- mga0103

© South American Pictures/ Chris Sharp

Olmec, Mexico. A basalt statue known as the 'abuela' - the grandmother is severely weathered . The figure is holding a bowl between outstretched hands possbly as an offering. Height = 1m 42cms Parque Museo de La Venta. Estado de Tabasco, Mexico

 

 

 

 

 

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